Fred Hoiberg says farewell to Iowa State

New Chicago Bulls head basketball coach Fred Hoiberg speaks during a news conference, Friday, June 5, 2015, at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa. Hoiberg coached at Iowa State for the past five seasons. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

New Bulls head coach Fred Hoiberg held his last press conference at Iowa State University on Friday.

Hoiberg said goodbye to the fans he’s represented over the last five seasons, but said he doesn’t regret his decision.

I have not questioned it one second.

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"When I walked down the ramp today I got emotional. I'm going to miss this place." - Hoiberg pic.twitter.com/9xueYghIlk
— Iowa State Men’s Basketball (@CycloneMBB) June 5, 2015

Hoiberg had an emotional last press conference, and he said if the Bulls didn’t offer him the job, he would have stayed in Ames.

I would have been happy being here my entire career.

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The 42-year-old former Cyclones basketball officially signed with the Bulls on Tuesday.

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